Public Perception Survey for Singapore Green Building Masterplan 2020 by Building Construction Authority (BCA) and Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC) - Industry

Introduction

According to the United Nations Environment Programme Global Status Report 2017, buildings and construction together account for 39% of energy-related carbon dioxide emissions (including upstream power generation).

Singapore is a highly urbanised island state, with buildings accounting for over 20% of Singapore’s emissions. Green buildings are hence an important part of Singapore’s climate change mitigation strategy, Long-Term Low Emissions Development Strategy (LEDS)*, to become a low carbon global city-state – one with a competitive economy, sustainable environment, and a high quality of life for all. This tie in with Singapore’s Inter-Ministerial Committee on Sustainable Development’s (IMCSD) target of having at least 80% of the buildings’ gross floor area (GFA) in Singapore to be green by 2030.

As of December 2019, more than 40% of Singapore’s GFA have been greened and around 1% buildings are super low energy buildings (i.e. 60% more energy efficient than a similar building in 2005). We need to take bolder steps in climate action for the built environment sector.

The Building and Construction Authority and the Singapore Green Building Council would like to invite you to co-create the Singapore Green Building Masterplan 2020, as we push the boundaries for the next phase of Singapore’s green building journey.

The survey will take about 5-10 minutes. Your answers will be kept confidential and your responses will be reported in aggregated format. To submit the survey, please email your responses to SGBMP@bca.gov.sg.

We thank you for your time and contribution to making a more sustainable Singapore.

Note: For more information on Singapore’s Long-Term Low Emissions Development Strategy and Green Buildings, please visit:

Singapore’s Long-Term Emissions (LEDS) strategy -

https://www.nccs.gov.sg/media/press-release/singapores-enhanced-nationally-determined-contribution-and-long-term-low-emissions-development-strategy

Singapore’s Green Building Masterplan – https://www1.bca.gov.sg/buildsg/sustainability/green-building-masterplans

Super Low Energy Buildings – https://www1.bca.gov.sg/buildsg/sustainability/super-low-energy-programme

World Green Building Council – https://www.worldgbc.org/about-green-building

Singapore Green Building Council - https://www.sgbc.sg/index.php

Survey Questions

Question 1: As of December 2019, more than 40% of our buildings’ gross floor area (GFA) has been greened. What is your overall impression of Singapore’s progress in greening buildings today?

Question 2: To what extent do you agree or disagree with these statements.

Buildings that use a lot of energy over its lifespan will negatively affect future generations if we do nothing.

Green buildings can have a positive impact on the environment and benefit their users.

Greening our buildings is a key strategy to fight climate change.

We need to do more to green our buildings to tackle the impacts of climate change.

Question 3: What do you think are the benefits associated with green buildings? Please select your top 3 options.

Question 4: What do you think are the top 3 challenges for Super Low Energy green buildings today?

Question 5: Currently, around 1% of buildings in Singapore are designed as super low energy buildings. How urgently do you think we should put in place measures for all new buildings to be super low energy buildings to help address climate change?

Question 6: To what extent do you agree or disagree with these statements.

I can take part in climate action by choosing to stay and/or work in a green building.

I can be an influencer to share the benefits of green buildings to my family, friends and colleagues.

I can play a role in climate change through my job to design, construct, operate and maintain green buildings.

Question 7: What more do you think can be done for the green buildings sector to address climate change? [Open-ended]

Question 8: I would like to participate in future events to support the green building movement. Please contact me.

Demographic Questions

D1: What is your age?

D2: What is your housing type?

D3 What is your occupation:

Thank you.

To submit the survey, please email your responses to SGBMP@bca.gov.sg.